Cheryl Sanders

Cheryl Sanders was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina in 1958. Her parents were Melvin and Margie Sanders. She learned to make pottery by watching her grandmother. After marrying Bryan Sanders, the two learned from each other. She started making pottery in 1990. She says that pottery making helps her relax, she also finds that it is a good source of income. She believes that it is important to carry on the tradition and knows that when her grandchildren see her making pottery, they know it is important to their heritage. Her signature pieces are the horse and snake pots. In order to carry on the tradition, she teaches her children and grandchildren the art form.